If you like to keep up on the latest news in computer technology go to www.computernewsdaily.com. They have daily news relating to what's new in computing as well as what is happening on the corporate side of the industry. There is even a link to Bill Gates' articles that appears every other week in The New York Times Syndicate.

Making Your Web Page Culturally Neutral...

The meaning of icons and bitmaps can be more ambiguous than the meaning of words. Therefore, consider the following guidelines when using icons and bitmaps:
Use images that are universally recognized. For example, use an envelope to represent mail, but don't use a mailbox because it's not a universal symbol.
Don't use culturally sensitive images. For example, avoid using images of religious symbols and animals.
Avoid using text in bitmaps, because text growth can become a problem, just as it can in other parts of the interface.
Avoid jargon, slang, humor, extravagant language, and ethnic stereotypes.
Use ToolTips to help explain icons, which have the added advantage of expanding automatically to the size of the text they display.
If you portray men and women, ensure that their gender roles are suitable, and that gestures and images of the human body are appropriate in the target culture.
Use color appropriately. For example, avoid using color combinations associated with national flags or political movements.
If you're not sure whether an icon or bitmap is appropriate, consult someone in the locale for which you're designing the application.